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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

How to make: Festive Thanksgiving Pumpkin Muffins

So I've had this gigantic can of pumpkin in my pantry for a while now... I guess I thought I'd make pumpkin pies at some point, but since I usually travel to Michigan for holiday family functions, I haven't been able to make any! I mean, I GUESS I could make a couple pies for just me and the husband, but then I'd have to eat the whole thing. WAIT WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?!
Regardless, I haven't used it, so I decided to whip up some festive pumpkin muffins instead so I could eat ALL of those!!Now gather your ingredients:1 3/4 cup flour2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/3 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 egg1/4 cup oil1 cup pumpkin puree1/2 cup to 3/4 cup milk1/4 tsp vanillaMix dry ingredients together, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, & pumpkin pie spice:

Bake at 375° for ~15-17 minutes, or until an inserted knife comes away clean:

Now, here's the big dilemma: EAT NOW or make frosting?! Your choice! If you feel up to the task, here's how to make cream cheese frosting which will make these muffins taste out of this world.Gather your ingredients:Cream Cheese Frosting (adapted from Simply Recipes)1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick unsalted) at room temperature4 oz cream cheese 1 to 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar1/2 tsp vanilla extract

With an electric mixer, mix the butter and cream cheese
together, about 3 minutes on medium speed until very smooth. Scrape down the
sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

Add the vanilla extract and mix. Slowly add the powdered
sugar. Keep adding until you get to desired sweetness and thickness.

Either spread on with a blunt knife or spatula, or spoon
into a piping bag to decorate your cake or cupcake.

LET'S DO THIS:

Ohhh yes! So delicious! Try this out yourself!Don't forget to follow me on twitter!Follow @QuinnStitch